Saturday, Dec. 2 - Litter Patrol, 9 a.m., meet at 803 24th Ave. S. (corner of 24th and Dearborn). We have the equipment and litter bags. We just need bodies to help collect the street trash. As always, we recycle cans and bottles.

Tuesday, Dec. 5 - Colman Neighborhood Association Monthly Coordinating Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Casuelita's Restaurant at 26th and Judkins. The agenda will include nominating officers for next year (volunteers are needed!) and the Community Court Agreement with the City of Seattle.

Thursday, Dec. 7 - East Precinct Crime Prevention Coalition, 6:30 p.m., Seattle Vocational Institute, 2120 S. Jackson St. Room 212. The agenda includes a report from Casa Latina about their proposal at 17th and Jackson, and a precinct update from Capt. Black. If you have any questions or need more information, you can contact Denise Harnly of the Seattle Neighborhood Group at 322-6134 or denise@sngi.org.

Sunday, Dec. 10 - Colman Neighborhood Association annual potluck Holiday Party, 3-7 p.m., 701 25th Ave. S., RSVP to hostess Casey Smith at 206-323-6437 or 206-579-6480, email lmya@msn.com.

January 2, 2007 - Next Quarterly CNA meeting. 6:30 pm. Casuelita's Restaurant

Safety Committee Meetings: 3rd Wednesdays of every month, 6:30 pm at Halsey's house